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Uttarakhand Tunnel Accident Claims 7 Lives; Rescue Operations Ongoing
✍️ NDTV
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 05:36 AM
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A tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand has resulted in the deaths of seven workers, and rescue teams are actively searching for survivors.
Three workers were trapped when a section of the tunnel collapsed during routine maintenance, killing seven employees. NDTV footage shows the collapsed tunnel and emergency responders arriving on the scene. The accident occurred in the state of Uttarakhand earlier this week.
Rescue teams from the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, along with local police and fire services, are conducting a search for survivors. Specialized equipment, including breathing apparatus and hydraulic cutters, has been deployed to clear debris and access the trapped area.
State officials have confirmed that no additional casualties have been reported as of now. The authorities are urging workers to adhere to safety protocols and have increased inspections on ongoing construction sites across the state.
Rescue teams from the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, along with local police and fire services, are conducting a search for survivors. Specialized equipment, including breathing apparatus and hydraulic cutters, has been deployed to clear debris and access the trapped area.
State officials have confirmed that no additional casualties have been reported as of now. The authorities are urging workers to adhere to safety protocols and have increased inspections on ongoing construction sites across the state.